Frustrated with your dentures? Have you ever considered what life might be like if they were ‘fixed’ into place – essentially ending much of the downside of dentures?

If you are a denture sufferer, you may benefit from “implant-retained dentures” (dentures fixed into place with dental implants). These allow you to eat a wider range of food. But, even more important, implants keep dentures from moving, clicking and allow your dentures to function more like your natural teeth.

What Are Dental Implants?

Dental implants are small titanium inserts designed to take replicate a tooth’s natural root structure – essentially, an artificial root. They are easily placed with minimally-invasive outpatient surgery, and are designed for those with a missing tooth or teeth, or, those without teeth.

Dental implants can solve a variety of problems, including leading to better digestion, too. In fact, those with dental implants find they are able to chew their foods better, aiding in the digestive process, which is difficult without all of your teeth’s natural crushing and grinding power. Dental implants have been recorded in research studies to improve your overall confidence and your love life!

At Wellness Springs Dental in Salem, Dr. Irene Glanville performs a variety of dental services, including custom dentures and partials, and the placement and restoration of dental implants. Over the years, Dr. Glanville has successfully placed hundreds of implants. Want To Learn More? To see if you are a candidate, just call Dr. Glanville’s office to schedule a no-cost, complimentary consultation. There’s never an obligation, either. Just mention this article! Call today: (503) 371-2424.

If you are pondering a new smile and can’t decide between getting a denture and dental implants, here are a couple of helpful tips.

The first question you should ask yourself is: How long do you want your new smile to last? If you want a one you can treat like real teeth and will last for twenty years or longer, then implants are for you.

The next question you should ask yourself is: How much do I or will I take care of my new smile and, how easy is it to take care of them? Implants can be treated just like they are part of your original teeth. They look and function like real teeth – whether you have 1 or 4 or more. So, regular dental check-ups and routine home care (brushing & flossing) will keep your entire mouth in great shape.

Dentures will need to be removed and cleaned regularly, while also cleaning any existing teeth and of course, your gums (specifically those surrounding any partials). Dental implants are more permanent than partial dentures.

The last question you should ask yourself is: Which will I be most comfortable with? Partial dentures and implants both, look like real teeth, if your concerns are with how you feel and how you look, they shouldn’t be. Dentures do sometimes slip if they are old and worn, which can make eating or talking really uncomfortable or even embarrassing. More and more of our patients are deciding to pursue dental implants due in large part to the routine care, the convenience, and, the overall cost savings over dentures.

If you’d like to learn which option would be best for you, simply schedule a FREE 2nd opinion, at Dr. Glanville’s office: (503) 371-2424.